Kids
Need a fun craft idea that you can do with a wide age range of kids? Why not try making some of these Textile Art Circles!
Textile arts are very popular these days and this version is very easy to make. It's a great way to keep little hands busy. And what to do while the kids are weaving, you ask? Why not read them some beautiful picture books about kids learning, weaving, and dreaming. Video instructions for the craft are below. Scroll down for book ideas, with links to our library catalog. Don't forget you can always request a book if it isn't available at your local library.
Hang out with Ms. Susan and get some fun arts and crafts ideas to keep you busy all summer long! Here are some of our recent ideas, what will you create?
Rainbow Ribbon Wands and Cupcakes!
At this momentous time in our history, we here in the Children's Services Department have been reminded that that it is never too early to read books about fairness, justice, and civil rights. Here are some of the books we have available to introduce the concept of social justice to your children!
Children's Librarian Erin from the Central Library has been reading the Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays on our Facebook page!
Here are all of her readings to help you get started, or to catch up on a chapter or two, for your listening pleasure!
Chapters 1 & 2
Can’t make it to storytime at your local library? That is no reason for the fun and learning to stop. There are many online resources to share as a family to continue increasing your children’s literacy skills! Reading every day is an important way to help keep little minds growing. Here are some of our favorite internet resources to help you bring the love of learning to your children.
Get Cozy With These Winter Picture Books
The holidays are over, and the sun is out a bit longer every day. But it's January, and we Buffalonians know that there is still have a lot of winter weather ahead. So throw on a sweater, snuggle up with your little ones, and read these winter picture books together!
Early Literacy Tip: When reading to your child, don’t be afraid to go off script. Talk about the shapes and colors in the illustrations, or ask them what they think might happen next. Engaging the text in this way helps your child develop the background knowledge they will need to learn to read on their own!
Libraries at Play
You have just discovered the Central Library Children's Services Blog! The goal of this blog is to share our upcoming events and activities, tell you about some of our favorite children’s books, and to encourage you to make your local library a regular part of your family’s life!